WorksheetsThanksgiving Food History and Trivia
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
Date
1.
While historic accounts vary regarding what, exactly, was eaten at the first Thanksgiving feast, what type of food was definitely not present in 1600s New England, when Pilgrims first arrived?
a)
pumpkin
b)
potatoes
c)
cranberries
d)
corn
2.
This type of food is not common on traditional Thanksgiving tables now, but probably would have been served at the first Thanksgiving meal.
a)
seafood
b)
sausages
c)
tomato soup
d)
pankakes
3.
This Thanksgiving staple was invented in the 1950s by a Campbell Soup Company employee named Dorcas Reilly, with the hope of boosting sales of one of Campbell’s products.
a)
jellied cranberry sauce
b)
sweet potato casserole
c)
green bean casserole
d)
corn pudding
4.
Though they’re often used interchangeably, what is the biggest technical difference between stuffing and dressing?
a)
how they are prepared
b)
the consistency
c)
what seasonings are used
d)
there is no difference
5.
What is the most popular Thanksgiving side dish, according to a 2020 YouGov poll?
a)
stuffing or dressing
b)
sweet potato casserole
c)
macaroni and cheese
d)
mashed potatos
6.
While sweet potatoes were readily available in America during the first Thanksgiving, the marshmallow-topped version wasn’t popularized until much later. Who do we have to thank for this gooey addition?
a)
The French
b)
The Danes
c)
The Turkish
d)
The Peruvians
7.
What’s the name of the organic compound found in turkey that many people blame for post-feast sleepiness?
a)
dopamine
b)
melatonin
c)
tryptophan
d)
glutamate
8.
While both the Pilgrims and the indigenous tribes in North America ate pumpkins, pumpkin pie was not popularized in the US for years after the first Thanksgiving feast. However, early English settlers were known to make another ingenious pumpkin dessert. What was it?
a)
roasted and sugared pumpkin slices
b)
a custard served in a pumpkin
c)
cakes made with pumpkins, seeds, and fruit
d)
spiced pumpkin cider
9.
Which Thanksgiving food is an example of a cooking technique known as “engastration?”
a)
buttermilk biscuits
b)
corn souffle
c)
deviled eggs
d)
Turducken
10.
Which US state raises the most turkeys, according to data from the USDA?
a)
Pennsylvania
b)
Virginia
c)
Nebraska
d)
Minnesota
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